Oregon Scientific SH201 manual

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    1 EN Tap On Elite - Heart Rate Monitor With Hydration Alert Model: SH201 USER MANUAL CONTENTS Control buttons .............................................................. 2 Display ............................................................................ 2 Starting your watch (first time) ..................................... 3 Set user pro?[...]

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    2 EN CONTROL BUTTONS 1 4 5 3 2 1. / : Activate backlight; lock / unlock keypad 2. Tap on lens : start stopwatch (Chrono) or Smart training program; record lap; return to default time display 3. MODE/- : toggle between modes; exit current display and return to previous screen; initiate search for HR signal; decrease value of the setting 4. ST/SP/+ :[...]

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    3 EN 10. : displayed data relates to entire exercise period 11. : lap function activated / lap data is displayed 12. : memory mode is displayed 13. : tap on lens function enabled 14. : target indicator –indicates time till completion of Smart training program (e.g., if warm-up, exercise and rest time combined is 50 minutes, each segment would rep[...]

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    4 EN After your user profile is set, the “SET USER” screen below will be shown. You can continue setting other profiles (watch or exercise program) by pressing ST/SP/+ repeatedly. ST/SP+ ST/SP+ ST/SP+ ACTIVITY LEVEL The activity level is based on your own self-assessment of the amount of exercise you regularly perform. ACTIVITY LEVEL DESCRIPT[...]

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    5 EN ST/SP+ ST/SP+ ST/SP+ 5. Press SET/LAP and start setting the selected option by pressing the following buttons: • ST/SP/+ to increase value or toggle options • MODE/- to decrease value or toggle options • SET/LAP to confirm 6. Repeat steps 4-5 for all setting options. will appear when alarm has been enabled. SET EXERCISE PROGRAM To achie[...]

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    6 EN A. To use pre-programmed heart rate limits: i. Press SET/LAP . ii. Press ST/SP/+ or MODE/- to select HR zone (50-60%; 61-70%; 71-80%; 81-90%; 91-100%), then press SET/LAP to confirm. Option B allows you to manually change your upper and lower heart rate limit if the pre-programmed setting does not suit you or the type of exercise you are doin[...]

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    7 EN press SET/LAP to confirm. iii. Press ST/SP/+ or MODE/- to input upper HR limit then press SET/LAP to confirm. 5. Continue to set the following setting options: warm-up time, exercise time, rest on/off, dehydration or target indicator, by pressing the following buttons: • ST/SP/+ to increase value or toggle options • MODE/- to decrease va[...]

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    8 EN Anaerobic Exercise 78-90% Generates speed and power. It works at or above the body’s oxygen intake capability, builds muscle and cannot be maintained for a long period of time. The upper and lower heart rate limits are calculated by multiplying your MHR by the percentages of the selected training category. For example: A 40-year-old training[...]

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    9 EN endurance during prolonged exercise and keep the body performing at optimal levels. This watch intelligently processes your information, exercise intensity, and duration to remind you, at the appropriate time, the need to rehydrate. The bar icon is made up of 5 segments. When the user should rehydrate by drinking 1 portion of liquids (approx. [...]

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    10 EN • In dry, cold climates, it may take several minutes for the chest belt to function steadily. This is normal and should improve with several minutes of exercise. NOTE To maintain the best performance of your chest belt, please handle it with care according to the following: • Do not wrap the chest belt in a wet towel nor with other wet ma[...]

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    1 1 EN NOTE To switch from digital to analog or analog to digital system, press the chest belt button for more than 4 seconds and then force a signal search. IMPORTANT If “HR ---“ is displayed because no signal has been found, press and hold MODE/- to force a signal search. In the event that you experience a weak signal or your signal is disrup[...]

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    12 EN NOTE You can view the time while exercising. Press MODE/- to view time. START TAKING MEASUREMENTS – GENERAL EXERCISE TIP Skip to step 3 if tapping on lens with fingernail (if is displayed and is programmed for general exercise ‘AUTO’ option). 1. Press MODE/- to select . “AUTO” will be displayed shortly after. 2. Press SET/LAP to co[...]

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    13 EN When ready, press ST/SP/+ to resume exercise. To stop exercise and save data: Press ST/SP/+ to pause, then press MODE/- . To stop exercise without saving data: Press ST/SP/+ to pause, then press and hold ST/SP/+ . During a long pause and watch has timed out, the watch will lose connection with the chest belt. Hence, once you resume exercise, [...]

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    14 EN NOTE Option of viewing individual lap records can only be selected if laps were taken for that exercise record. NOTE For your convenience, the display will automatically toggle between lap number with time taken to complete lap and the relevant heart rate information. UNDERSTANDING THE DISPLAYS Individual lap information: Time taken to comple[...]

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    15 EN Effectiveness of training: Amount of time when heart rate exceeded the target zone Effectiveness of training: Amount of time when heart rate fell below the target zone CLEAR RECORDS This watch can contain data for up to 99 laps. Individual memory cannot be selected and deleted. The watch only allows for all data to be deleted. To delete memor[...]

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    16 EN REPLACE BATTERY If the battery power of your watch or chest belt is low, the watch will display: Watch Chest belt “HR BELT LO BATT” To replace watch battery: 1. Use a small screwdriver to open the battery compartment lid. 2. Remove the old battery and insert a new CR2032, 3V lithium battery. 3. Secure the lid by screwing it back into plac[...]

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    17 EN 2. Insert the nylon cord to secure the bike mount according to the diagrams below. 3. Fix the watch onto the bike mount. WATER RESISTANCE ITEM WATER RESISTANCE Watch 50 metres (164 feet) This means you can use the watch for swimming or other water sport activities (such as surfing) but it must not be used for snorkelling and deep water divin[...]

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    18 EN training. It is often measured by maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 Max), which is defined as the highest amount of oxygen that can be utilized when exercising at an increasingly demanding level. The lungs, heart, blood, circulatory system, and working muscles are all factors in determined VO2 Max. The unit of VO2 Max is ml/kg min. See the tables b[...]

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    19 EN NOTE BMI should not be used as a guideline for health risks for the following groups: GROUP REASON Children and teenagers BMI ranges are only based on adult heights. Athletes and body builders BMI does not differentiate between fat and muscle, thus making it inaccurate for persons with high muscle volumes. Pregnant or nursing women This group[...]

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    20 EN PRECAUTIONS To ensure you use your product correctly and safely, read these warnings and the entire user manual before using the product: • Use a soft, slightly moistened cloth. Do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents, as these may cause damage. Use luke warm water and mild soap to clean the watch and chest belt thoroughly after ea[...]

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    21 EN ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more about Oregon Scientific products. If you’re in the US and would like to contact our Customer Care department directly, please visit: www2.oregonscientific.com/service/support.asp For international inquiries, please visit: www2.oregonscientific.com/about/i[...]